{"product_id":"toughened-glass","title":"Toughened glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eToughened glass is heated in a furnace and cooled quickly with air, which makes it far stronger than ordinary glass. If it breaks, it falls into small pieces with blunter edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll edge work, drilling and CNC shaping is done before toughening, because the glass cannot be cut afterwards. We make every panel to the size you confirm, on our own lines in Tuzla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTell us where the glass is going and we will check that the type you chose suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- sg-seo-1 --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere toughened glass is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoors and screens\u003c\/b\u003e, including glass next to doors, where UK rules ask for safety glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eShower screens and bathroom panels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable tops, shelves and furniture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSplashbacks, partitions and display units\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalustrades\u003c\/b\u003e, usually as toughened laminated glass so the panel stays in place if broken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the opening in millimetres and use the smallest figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark any holes, notches or cut-outs from two edges of the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the edge finish and tell us where the glass is going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSend your sizes. We check the thickness suits the use before anything is made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause toughened glass cannot be cut afterwards, every dimension must be right before production. Our guide \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-you-cut-toughened-glass\"\u003ecan you cut toughened glass?\u003c\/a\u003e explains why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product standard for toughened safety glass is BS EN 12150. Where your project needs documents for the glass, ask us for them when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we are asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs toughened glass the same as tempered glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Toughened is the usual word in the UK, tempered in many other countries. Both mean glass that has been heat treated to make it stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much stronger is toughened glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly quoted as four to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you make shapes and holes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, shapes, holes and notches are made before toughening. Send a drawing with dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seyhan Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67936216973421,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4569\/8925\/files\/real-toughening-hall.webp?v=1793783273","url":"https:\/\/seyhanglass.co.uk\/products\/toughened-glass","provider":"Seyhan Glass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}